Lisa Miller ([email protected])
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 10:33:46 -0800
I'm surprised Des didn't post this yet, she's so on it :)
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U2 'Legends' Episode to Debut on VH1 on December 11; Band's Two Best of
Collections in Billboard's Top 100 Albums Chart Island Records -
11/23/1998 at 10:43:39
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- It was announced today that the rock band U2 will
be the subject of a one hour documentary on December 11 on VH1's
acclaimed "Legends" series. The special includes new interviews with the
band and extremely rare footage of their earliest performances. The
program will air twice on Friday, December 11 at 9:00 P.M. and 11:00
P.M. and will re-air again on Sunday, December 13 at 12 Noon.
"U2 is a magical force in music," said Wayne Isaak, VH1 Senior Vice
President of Music & Talent Relations. "They are truly legendary and
we're thrilled they agreed to participate in the making of this rare and
rich 'Legends' special."
The announcement coincides with the release of two versions of the and's
very first greatest hits collection, U2 The Best of 1980-1990. The eases
are available in a one-disc 14 track version, as well as a version which
includes an additional 15 track b-sides disc. The two sets are currently
both in the Top 100 in Billboard's album chart, resting comfortably at
#5 (two disc version) and #57 with a bullet (one disc version), selling
a combined 402,161 units in the first two weeks of release.
"We decided to release the two different versions to give everyone, from
the hardcore U2 devotee to the more casual fan, a choice of packages,"
explained Island Records Senior Vice President/General Manager Pat
Monaco. "We have a Top Ten track at modern rock radio, this great VH1
'Legends' program, along with excellent overall video airplay, and a
country full of elated retailers. We are delighted with the response."
U2 The Best of 1980-1990 was the highest selling greatest hits
collection by any band in its first week of release since the advent of
SoundScan. The album has already qualified for Double Platinum status.
VH1's "Legends" series focuses on the lives of the greatest and most
influential musicians of our time. Powerful writing, personal
photographs and rare performance footage bring the artists' triumphs and
tragedies to life. The critically-acclaimed series has highlighted the
careers of Janis Joplin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, The Doors and many
others.
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